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170+ Words that rhyme with ceiling

Ceiling is a 2-syllable word with 170 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are feeling, appealing, concealing. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of ceiling

noun
  1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling"
  2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
  3. an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"

2 syllables

Examples of "ceiling" in lyrics

See how ceiling is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "We got the roof back skylines the ceiling"
    The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That
  • "You know I dealt the, on impact, shots hit the ceiling"
    Afu-Ra f/ GZA — Bigacts, Littleacts
  • "I seen them dead on the floor with the blood's keated to the ceiling"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — All Star Chuck Taylors

What do these rhymes mean?

appealing
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
concealing
covering or hiding; "the concealing darkness
feeling
the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria
healing
tending to cure or restore to health; "curative powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand
peeling
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "ceiling" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like feeling, appealing, concealing create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "ceiling" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with ceiling?
Words that rhyme with ceiling include: feeling, appealing, concealing, peeling, healing, squealing, revealing, dealing, annealing, wheeling, and 160 more.
How many syllables does ceiling have?
Ceiling has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ceiling?
There are 170 words that rhyme with ceiling: 170 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ceiling in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ceiling in songwriting are feeling, appealing, concealing. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with ceiling?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ceiling include feeling, appealing, concealing, peeling, healing. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: feeling, peeling; 1-syllable: appealing, concealing; 2-syllable: unappealing, rosemaling. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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